heavy steering
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Peugeot 306 Meridian, the boss. - x 2
heavy steering
Hi, my S1 Xantia"s steering has started getting heavy, any ideas on why ? its not all the time. noticed that have a slight leak on the accumulator sphere, would that have anything to do with it. thanks Terry.
Terry
Xantia TD lx series1 SORN
Peugeot 306 meridian [ the boss]
Xantia HDI Forte 1997 CC
Xantia TD lx series1 SORN
Peugeot 306 meridian [ the boss]
Xantia HDI Forte 1997 CC
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Re: heavy steering
Air in the fluid will make steering heavy and often notchy.
Check the LHM reservoir for signs of bubbles - dip a sample with a small clear container, after having driven the car.
Check the LHM reservoir for signs of bubbles - dip a sample with a small clear container, after having driven the car.
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Re: heavy steering
It's a Xantia, odds on it will be the UJ at the bottom of the column..... squirt some lubricant onto it from behind the driver's wheel.
Richard W
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Re: heavy steering
the steering is starting to groan a bit. sounds like uv joint is the issue.
Terry
Xantia TD lx series1 SORN
Peugeot 306 meridian [ the boss]
Xantia HDI Forte 1997 CC
Xantia TD lx series1 SORN
Peugeot 306 meridian [ the boss]
Xantia HDI Forte 1997 CC
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Re: heavy steering
I would second Richards diagnosis, sounds like the UJ is trying to seize up.
Peter
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Re: heavy steering
Check the aux belt if it's slipping as well
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Re: heavy steering
Yes that too, it was a problem on the BX's and XM's.
Peter
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